Podiatry Care for Healthy Feet and Ankles

Your feet carry you through every day, so when something's wrong with them, it tends to show up everywhere else, in your knees, your hips, sometimes even your lower back. Podiatrists specialize in exactly this: the feet and ankles, and the conditions that start there.

At Penn Highlands Healthcare, our podiatry team treats everything from everyday annoyances like ingrown toenails to more complex concerns like diabetic foot care. You don't have to just live with foot pain.

Conditions We Treat

We treat the full spectrum of foot and ankle concerns: common issues like bunions, hammertoes, corns and calluses, ingrown toenails, and plantar fasciitis; skin and nail conditions such as athlete's foot, fungal infections, and plantar warts; and injuries like sprains, fractures, and dislocations. We also treat arthritis, neuromas, and other nerve-related foot pain.

Diabetic foot care is a particular focus. Diabetes can turn a small issue, like a cut or blister, into a serious complication if it isn't caught early, so regular podiatry checkups are one of the most effective ways to protect your feet. Recovery from some foot and ankle procedures may also include physical therapy to rebuild strength and mobility.

When to See a Podiatrist vs. an Orthopedic Surgeon

Podiatrists and orthopedic surgeons both treat bones, joints, and injuries, and the difference mostly comes down to focus and training. Podiatrists specialize specifically in the foot and ankle, while orthopedic surgeons train more broadly across the entire musculoskeletal system.

In practice, a podiatrist is usually the right first call for foot-specific concerns like bunions, ingrown toenails, plantar fasciitis, and diabetic foot issues. An orthopedic surgeon may be a better fit when an injury extends into the ankle joint itself or involves other parts of the body. Not sure which one you need? Start with either. We coordinate closely, so you won't be sent in circles.

Delta Foot & Ankle Centers - DuBois

801 1/2 E. DuBois Avenue
DuBois, PA 15801
814-375-8882

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Foot & Ankle Innovations, PC

1755 US Route 6 West
Roulette, PA 16746

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Kowalczyk - Mount Pleasant

220 Bessemer Road
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
724-547-2000

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Michael J. Perozzi DPM LLC

327 Fallowfield Avenue
Charleroi, PA 15022
724-483-1003

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Montgomery Foot & Ankle Centre

406 S. Maple Avenue
Greensburg, PA 15601

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Paul R. Barton, DPM

1010 Logan Avenue
Tyrone, PA 16686
814-684-4334

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Penn Highlands Podiatry

807 Turnpike Avenue
Suite 230
Clearfield, PA 16830
814-765-2006

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Raystown Podiatry

1201 Moore Street
Huntingdon, PA 16652
814-643-1720

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Lara M. Allman, DPM
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Podiatry

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Lara M. Allman, DPM


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Paul Barton, DPM
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Podiatry

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Paul R. Barton, DPM


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Morgan Baxter, DPM, FACFAS
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Podiatry

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Penn Highlands Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - California

Penn Highlands Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - Rostraver Township
A Service of Penn Highlands Mon Valley

Penn Highlands Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - Charleroi


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Tammy E. Carlson-Little, DPM, FACFAS, FACFAOM, CWS
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Podiatry

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Raystown Podiatry

Wound Clinic - Clearfield


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Thomas L. Hoffman, DPM, FACFAOM, FAPWCA, CWSP
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Podiatry

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Thomas L. Hoffman, DPM, FACFAOM, FAPWCA, CWSP

Wound Clinic - Clearfield


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Courtney D. Johnson-McKissick, DPM, AACFAS
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Wound Care

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Penn Highlands Podiatry

Wound Clinic - Clearfield


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Kaitlyn Krug, DPM
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Podiatry

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Penn Highlands Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - DuBois COE
A Service of Penn Highlands DuBois

Penn Highlands Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - St. Marys
A Service of Penn Highlands DuBois

Wound Center - Elk


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Bradley J. Magill, DPM
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Podiatry

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TruCare Internal Medicine & Infectious Disease


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Michael J. Perozzi, MD
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Podiatry

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Michael J. Perozzi DPM LLC


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Dawn Y. Stein, DPM,CWS
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Podiatry

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Delta Foot & Ankle Centers - DuBois


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Michael J. Tarbox, DPM, FACFAS
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Podiatry

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Foot & Ankle Innovations, PC - Roulette

Foot & Ankle Innovations, PC - St. Marys


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Raymond Uscinski, DPM
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Podiatry

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Raymond Uscinski, DPM


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John Thomas Wagner, DPM
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Podiatry

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Ankle and Foot Associates

Ankle and Foot Associates


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Richard Young, DPM
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Podiatry

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Center for Wound Management - Mon Valley

Penn Highlands Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - Rostraver Township
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Penn Highlands Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - Charleroi


Find a Podiatrist Near You

Podiatry care is closer than you might think. Penn Highlands locations and affiliated practices span Northwestern, Central, and Southwestern Pennsylvania, including DuBois, Clearfield, Huntingdon, California, Charleroi, and Rostraver Township, among others.

Podiatry at Penn Highlands
Penn Highlands Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - California

371 Skyline Drive
California, PA 15419
724-379-5802

Penn Highlands Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - Charleroi

625 Lincoln Avenue
North Charleroi, PA 15022
724-379-5802

Penn Highlands Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - Rostraver TownshipA Service of Penn Highlands Mon Valley

800 Plaza Drive
Rostraver Township, PA 15012
724-379-5802

Penn Highlands Podiatry

807 Turnpike Avenue
Clearfield, PA 16830
814-765-2006

Don't wait on foot pain, hoping it works itself out. Request an appointment with our podiatry team through the MyPennHighlands Patient Portal, or find a location near you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a podiatrist do?

A podiatrist diagnoses and treats conditions of the foot and ankle, everything from bunions and ingrown toenails to fractures, sports injuries, and diabetic foot complications. Podiatrists can perform surgery when it's needed, though many foot and ankle issues respond well to non-surgical care.

How do I know if my foot pain needs a doctor's attention?

Foot pain that lasts more than a few days, worsens with activity, or comes with swelling, numbness, or an open sore is worth getting checked out, especially if you have diabetes or poor circulation. When in doubt, an earlier evaluation is the safer bet.

Can podiatrists treat diabetic foot problems?

Yes, and it's one of the most important things we do. Diabetes can affect circulation and nerve sensation in the feet, so what looks like a minor cut or blister can turn serious quickly. Regular podiatry visits help catch problems before they escalate.

Do I need a referral to see a podiatrist?

That depends on your insurance plan. Some plans require a referral for specialist visits like podiatry, others don't, so it's worth a quick check with your plan, or give us a call and we'll help you figure it out.

Conditions We Treat

  • Arch Disorders
  • Arthritis
  • Athletes Foot
  • Bunions
  • Burns
  • Corns & Calluses
  • Diabetic Conditions
  • Dislocations
  • Excessive Foot Odors
  • Foot Care
  • Foot Ulcerations
  • Fractures
  • Fungal Infections
  • Hammertoes
  • Heel Pain
  • Ingrown Nails
  • Lacerations
  • Nail Problems
  • Neuromas
  • Neuropathy
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Plantar Warts
  • Pulled Tendons
  • Sports Injuries
  • Sprains
  • Tumors

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